Maryland Hires Buzz Williams as New Head Coach in Six-Year Deal

Williams, known for his NCAA success, faces the challenge of rebuilding Maryland's depleted roster after Kevin Willard's departure to Villanova.

Maryland officially announced Buzz Williams as its new men's basketball head coach, signing him to a six-year contract.
Williams leaves Texas A&M after six seasons, where he led the team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Replacing Kevin Willard, who departed for Villanova, Williams inherits a roster impacted by NBA Draft entries and transfer portal activity.
The hiring was expedited by interim athletic director Colleen Sorem to address the transfer portal timeline and stabilize the program.
Some former Maryland players have expressed concerns about Williams' lack of ties to the program, calling for stronger connections to the school's basketball legacy.